CHARLES OLUTOPE AMUDIPE
COPYRIGHT ADMINISTRATOR
Lanham,MD
Summary
Dedicated and results-driven copyright enforcement professional with extensive experience in intellectual property protection, anti-piracy operations, research, and stakeholder engagement. Adept at coordinating enforcement strategies, managing cross-functional teams, and liaising with government agencies to uphold copyright laws. Passionate about leveraging technology and data analysis to enhance enforcement efforts.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
1
1
Language
Work History
Deputy Director | Head of Operations Unit
Nigerian Copyright Commission
01.2019 - Current
- Lead enforcement operations, coordinating anti-piracy efforts across Lagos State.
- Oversee investigations, case management, and legal compliance in copyright enforcement.
- Strengthen partnerships with law enforcement agencies, stakeholders, and industry bodies.
- Supervise training programs for staff on copyright policies and enforcement strategies.
Assistant Chief Copyright Officer | Liaison Officer
Nigerian Copyright Commission
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Oversee copyright enforcement activities across Akwa-Ibom and Cross River States.
- Lead anti-piracy raids, investigations, and prosecution of copyright infringements.
- Coordinate stakeholder engagement and liaise with enforcement agencies, including the Nigerian Police, DSS, EFCC, and NDLEA.
- Conduct inspections of registers of creative works and enforce copyright laws.
Chief Copyright Officer | Liaison Officer
Nigerian Copyright Commission
01.2011 - 01.2018
- Managed copyright enforcement operations across Edo and Delta States.
- Led anti-piracy enforcement initiatives, coordinating intelligence gathering and investigations.
- Worked closely with law enforcement agencies to prosecute copyright infringement cases.
- Organized public awareness campaigns on copyright protection.
Principal Copyright Officer | Enforcement Officer
Nigerian Copyright Commission
01.2009 - 01.2011
- Led the Software Anti-Piracy Unit and conducted anti-piracy enforcement actions.
- Investigated cases, gathered intelligence, and prepared case files.
- Testified in court for copyright infringement prosecutions.
Senior Copyright Officer | Zonal Manager
Nigerian Copyright Commission
01.2007 - 01.2009
- Managed copyright enforcement in Kwara, Niger, and Kogi States.
- Implemented anti-piracy measures, public enlightenment campaigns, and stakeholder collaborations.
- Conducted periodic inspections of registered creative works.
Senior Copyright Officer | Head, Information Technology Unit
Nigerian Copyright Commission
01.2006 - 01.2007
- Managed IT operations and office automation projects.
- Supervised staff training and maintained the official website of the Commission.
- Conducted research and development for improved copyright enforcement.
Copyright Officer I | Enforcement Officer
Nigerian Copyright Commission
01.2003 - 01.2006
Copyright Officer II | Research Officer
Nigerian Copyright Commission
01.1999 - 01.2003
Head of Client Services
Arks Computer & Information Systems
01.1995 - 01.1999
Teaching
NYSC
01.1997 - 01.1998
Programmer
Modern Data Consultant
01.1991 - 01.1993
Programmer
Guinness Nigeria PLC
01.1989 - 01.1990
Education
B.Sc. - Statistics
University of Ibadan
Ibadan, Nigeria01.1997
Certificate - Database Management & Information Systems
Arks Computer & Information Systems
Ibadan, Nigeria01.1995
Diploma - Information Technology & Software Development
Modern Data Consultant
Lagos, Nigeria01.1991
West African School Certificate (O/L) - undefined
Baptist Academy
Obanikoro, Lagos, Nigeria01.1986
Skills
Intellectual Property Law Enforcement
Anti-Piracy Operations & Investigations
Stakeholder Engagement & Public Enlightenment
IT & Software Development
Strategic planning
Program management
Policy analysis
Staff management
Crisis management
Program coordination
Staff coordination
Project management
Team operations
Report generation
Effective communication
Training and development
Transformative leadership
Interests
Directing Music, Reading, Traveling
Timeline
Deputy Director | Head of Operations Unit
Nigerian Copyright Commission
01.2019 - Current
Assistant Chief Copyright Officer | Liaison Officer
Nigerian Copyright Commission
01.2018 - 01.2019
Chief Copyright Officer | Liaison Officer
Nigerian Copyright Commission
01.2011 - 01.2018
Principal Copyright Officer | Enforcement Officer
Nigerian Copyright Commission
01.2009 - 01.2011
Senior Copyright Officer | Zonal Manager
Nigerian Copyright Commission
01.2007 - 01.2009
Senior Copyright Officer | Head, Information Technology Unit
Nigerian Copyright Commission
01.2006 - 01.2007
Copyright Officer I | Enforcement Officer
Nigerian Copyright Commission
01.2003 - 01.2006
Copyright Officer II | Research Officer
Nigerian Copyright Commission
01.1999 - 01.2003
Teaching
NYSC
01.1997 - 01.1998
Head of Client Services
Arks Computer & Information Systems
01.1995 - 01.1999
Programmer
Modern Data Consultant
01.1991 - 01.1993
Programmer
Guinness Nigeria PLC
01.1989 - 01.1990
Certificate - Database Management & Information Systems
Arks Computer & Information Systems
Diploma - Information Technology & Software Development
Modern Data Consultant
West African School Certificate (O/L) - undefined
Baptist Academy
B.Sc. - Statistics
University of Ibadan
TRAINING & CERTIFICATIONS
- Advanced Course on Software Licensing Including Open Source: April 8 to July 19, 2020
- Advanced Course on Arbitration and Mediation Procedure Under the WIPO Rules: April 8 to June 28, 2020
- Advanced Course on Intellectual Property, Traditional Knowledge and Traditional Cultural Expressions: September 10 to December 15, 2019
- Advanced Course on Copyright and Related Rights: April 9 to July 14, 2019
- Intellectual Property Theft Enforcement Training – USA West Africa Regional Training Center, Ghana (2014)
- Intellectual Property Crime Training – INTERPOL, Ghana (2011)
- Investigative Skills for Intellectual Property Crimes – US Department of Justice & NCC, Nigeria (2007)
- Basic Law Enforcement Course – NDLEA Academy, Nigeria (2006)
- System Audit Training Programme – Auto Desk, Nigeria (2005)
- Optical Disc Enforcement Training – IFPI, Nigeria (2005)
- WIPO General Course on Intellectual Property (DL-101) (2003)